Category Archives: CKRM News
Feds promise long-awaited Indigenous loan guarantee program, but offer few details
The "next steps" for a long-awaited Indigenous loan guarantee program will be announced in next year's federal budget, the Liberal government promised in its fall economic statement on Tuesday. But in...
Nov 22, 2023
Saskatchewan has highest family violence rate in the country
New data from Statistics Canada shows a disturbing trend in Saskatchewan when it comes to family violence and intimate partner violence. Saskatchewan has the highest per capita rate of this type of vi...
Nov 21, 2023
Sask. govt says Ottawa's net-zero plan would cost province $40 billion, job losses, increased power rates
The Government of Saskatchewan has submitted its response to the federal government's public consultation on the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations (CER), expressing its reservations and urging re...
Nov 21, 2023
WestJet announced direct flights from Regina to Minneapolis
Photo courtesy of the REAL District The Regina Airport Authority and WestJet announce a new direct flight route connecting Regina to Minneapolis, with operations set to commence in 2024. The airline o...
Nov 21, 2023
Province collaborating with Ontario to develop clean electricity
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and its subsidiary, Laurentis Energy Partners (LEP), are set to collaborate with SaskPower in advancing Saskatchewan's Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development project. T...
Nov 21, 2023
Statistics Canada says annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in October
The inflation rate slowed to 3.1 per cent on a year-over-year basis, down from 3.8 per cent in September, as the price of gasoline fell, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. The agency said the price drive...
Nov 21, 2023
The "Bulls" make their appearance at Agribition
Day two of Agribition features the premiere of new entertainment at the massive show. Bull Fighters Only (BFO)is a freestyle bullfighting event. This unprecedented event represents the ultimate man vs...
Nov 21, 2023
Life sentence for Saskatchewan man who killed wife with strychnine in drink
Michael MacKay drove two of his daughters to school then returned home to the family farm in Saskatchewan, where he mixed a deadly drink of Gatorade and strychnine for his wife. Court heard Cindy MacK...
Nov 21, 2023
Moe says he's repulsed after legislature member allegedly procured sex
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says allegations that a legislature member procured sex are vile and disgusting. Moe told reporters Monday he took immediate action to remove Ryan Domotor from gov...
Nov 21, 2023
Protesters calling for Gaza ceasefire shut down Sask. legislature
One of many peace officers escorted the protestors out of the building. (Photo by Tanner Wallace-Scribner/620 CKRM) "CEASEFIRE NOW" was the chant that interrupted Monday's Legislative Assembly as hund...
Nov 20, 2023
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